Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Grace Estelle Fox papers
Fox, Grace Estelle, 1899-1984
4078369
MS#0446
English
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2 boxes
2 boxes
1925-1970
This collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, course-related materials and printed material of historian and professor Grace Estelle Fox, 1899-1984, (M.A., Columbia, 1925; PhD, 1938).
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in five series.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Restrictions on Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Grace Estelle Fox papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Papers: Source of acquisition--Whittlesey, Mrs. Charles R. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1985.
Biographical sketch
Historian (Columbia M.A., 1925; Ph.D. 1938).
Processing Information
Papers Processed LR 11/--/85.
Scope and Content
Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, photographs, course-related materials and printed materials consisting largely of manuscripts of Miss Fox's books, most notably, "Britain and Japan, 1858-1883," and four shorter articles dealing with topics in 19th and 20th century history. The small amount of correspondence deals almost exclusivley with her research on Japan. A few course outlines are the product of her years of teaching at Sarah Lawrence College, which she left in 1935 to accept a position with the U.S. State Department.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Japan -- History -- 19th century
China -- History -- 19th century
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 19th century
Historians
Series I: CorrespondenceArrangementArranged alphabetically.
A-M1N-Z1Series II: ManuscriptsArrangementArranged by title.
"The Anglo-Japanese Convention of 1854" typed manuscript article1"Britain and Japan" typed manuscript monograph1"British Admirals and Chinese Pirates: 1832-1869" typed manuscript carbon copy of thesis 11"British Admirals and Chinese Pirates: 1832-1869" typed manuscript carbon copy of thesis 21"The British Press and the Japanese Press Laws" typed manuscript footnotes1"The British Press in Japan: 1861-1883" typed manuscript article1"Civil Rights in the German Totalitarian State"1"Elements of Nationalism in Three English Journals: 1850-1856" typed manuscript M.A. thesis, 2 copies.2"Ernest Mason Satow" typed manuscript article2"Hitler's Bill of Rights" typed manuscript article2"Joseph Mazzini: 1805-1872" typed manuscript article2Miscellaneous notes2Notes - 14 envelopes of autographed manuscript notes on diverse topics2Outline "Tentative Plan for Book on the Role of the British Admiralty in Opening up of Japan" typed manuscript2Outline "Civil Rights in German Occupied Belgium & Northern France"2Outline "Project I - British Admirals and Chinese Pirates: 1832-1869"2Outline "Project II - History of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration"2Outline "Project III - Women Domestic Workers in Washington, D.C., 1940"2Outline "The Wife of Ching Yih"2"The Response of Ten English Journals to Lord Durham's Report" typed manuscript article, 2 copies.2"Sir Harry Smith Parkes" typed manuscript article2Series III: Course-related MaterialsCourse outline for "Development & Significance of Nationalsim"2Course outline for "The New World"2Series IV: Photographs and NegativesPhotographs and negatives (4)2Series V: Printed MaterialsPrinted Materials by Grace Fox2Printed Materials, Miscellaneous2Printed Materials, Reviews of Books by Grace Fox2